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Playa La Ruina

West coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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Rocky beach in Aguadilla beside the ruins of the old Punta Borinquen lighthouse, destroyed by the 1918 earthquake. More of a scenic walk than a swimming beach.

Score by profile

  • Snorkel

    32

  • Relax

    44

  • Family

    36

Ratings

  • Access3/5

    Dirt road or a 10–20 min walk

  • Snorkel2/5
  • Marine life2/5
  • Water clarity3/5

    5–10 m

  • Calm waters2/5
  • Beach comfort2/5
  • Tranquility4/5

Best time to go

North swells from November to March can make the water rough.

Tips

  • Combine it with a visit to the lighthouse ruins and the nearby surf spots.
  • The rocky shore makes water shoes a good idea.